Best Movie Epidemic Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 55: Two important referendums, Russian diplomacy issues, and the potato problem. 12:37

8M ago12:37

12:37

In this episode Emily Breslin, as always, brings you the latest stories of Switzerland including news of the two important retirement referendum votes, some challenges for diplomatic action with Russia, and the troubling pattern of poor potato crops in the country.

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Episode 54: English speakers on the rise, Hand gluing in protest, On-Cloud sneakers, and Pollen Season begins. 12:50

8M ago12:50

12:50

In this episode of Swiss News in English, Emily shares stories about the rise of English speakers in Zug and other Cantons, the environmental group who glues themselves to roads, the popularity of On-Cloud footwear, and the early pollen season in Switzerland.

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KATHERINE NUNEZ TALKS MOVIE POCKET FULL OF GAME 48:38

8M ago48:38

48:38

KATHERINE NUNEZ MOVIE POCKET FULL OF GAMEBy The Beat 139

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Episode 53: Lake Zurich shipwreck treasure, Hidden vaccine costs, Dengue fever cases on the rise, and Greenpeace bid for no meat ads 12:33

9M ago12:33

12:33

In this episode Emily brings you stories of buried treasure in Lake Zurich, a debate over the vaccine cost transparency, dengue fever cases on the rise, and Greenpeace's bid for no more meat ads.

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Episode 52: Armed Robbery, Banned movie star, Halted wolf hunt and more.. 13:14

9M ago13:14

13:14

In this episode Emily brings you the Swiss News in English for the first week of 2024 including: An armed robbery in Yverdon, the Valais wolf hunt halted, a French movie star banned from Swiss TV, and more!

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TROY REED TALKS ALPO, RICH PORTER, AZ, GUY FISHER , NICKY BARNES, RAYFUL EDMONDS, SAMMY THE BULL 2:00:47

9M ago2:00:47

2:00:47

TROY REED TALKS ALPO, RICH PORTER, AZ, GUY FISHER , NICKY BARNES, RAYFUL EDMONDS, SAMMY THE BULLBy The Beat 139

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Kool DJ Red Alert Talks About Old School And New School Rap Game 30:23

9M ago30:23

30:23

Kool DJ Red Alert Talks About Old School And New School Rap GameBy The Beat 139

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Legendary Dapper Dan Talks Old Harlem Schomburg, Five Percent Nation , New Book, Drug Epidemic 4:07

9M ago4:07

4:07

Legendary Dapper Dan talks Old Harlem Schomburg, Five Percent Nation , New Book, Drug EpidemicBy The Beat 139

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Youtuber NDO Champ Talks Time In Prison and Turning His Life Around To Rise As a Champion 45:30

9M ago45:30

45:30

Youtuber NDO Champ Talks Time In Prison and Turning His Life Around To Rise As a ChampionBy The Beat 139

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Fatman Scoop talks Alpo, Ted Riley, Puff Daddy , Dougie Fresh , Gully TV , Chill Will, Tekashi 69 1:08

9M ago1:08

1:08

Fatman Scoop talks Alpo, Ted Riley, Puff Daddy , Dougie Fresh , Gully TV , Chill Will, Tekashi 69By The Beat 139

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MAMA JONES TALKS, JIM JONES, CAM'RON ,LOVE AND HIP-HOP, MAMA JONES NEW JUDGE JUDY, MONA SCOTT 57:59

9M ago57:59

57:59

MAMA JONES TALKS, JIM JONES, CAM'RON ,LOVE AND HIP-HOP, MAMA JONES NEW JUDGE JUDY, MONA SCOTTBy The Beat 139

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Episode 51: A lynx, the wolves, intersex rights, and spitting fines. 12:18

9M ago12:18

12:18

In this episode Emily shares the news of Switzerland this week including a lynx attack, the wolf hunt of Valais, a motion on the Senate floor to protect intersex children, and the high cost of spitting in Wallisellen.

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BIMMY TALKS, SUPREME TEAM , QUEENZ FLIP , FREDO , CALLER CALLS IN 2:19:11

10M ago2:19:11

2:19:11

BIMMIE TALKS HIS TALK. TUNE INTO THE BEAT 139!By The Beat 139

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Episode 50: Murders in Sion, A surge in Covid, Cowbell Controversy 11:36

10M ago11:36

11:36

In this episode, Emily shares three news pieces: A tragic double murder in Canton Valais, the rise in Covid cases, and a debate about cowbells. This episode is sponsored by Salt Consulting and Communications, a professional coaching group hosting a 12-week, online coaching session starting January 7th called "Integrity Works". Go to the Swiss News …

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Gene Deal Body Guard Talks Puff Daddy and More... 1:00:40

10M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Gene Deal talks about past and current events and what he is doing now.By The Beat 139

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Mysonne Talks Hassan Campbell, Tekashi 69, Troy Ave, Ma$e, Fat Joe, Activism 53:54

10M ago53:54

53:54

Mysonne sits down with The Beat 139 and shed's light on his latest projects.By The Beat 139

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Episode 49: Zurich to London, Epidemics Act update, Editorial piece, and more 14:48

10M ago14:48

14:48

In this episode Emily discusses the new proposed train destinations in Europe, the latest Epidemic Acts update, an editorial piece on Long Covid, and our first sponsor, Salt Consulting and Communications offers an incredible 12 week professional online coaching class starting January 7th, 2024. https://offers.salt.consulting/integrityworkswinter202…

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Episode 48: Wolf hunt, Richest guy in Switzerland, and more... 12:36

10M ago12:36

12:36

In this episode, Emily brings you the latest on the wolf hunt, the richest guy in Switzerland, an update on the melting glaciers, and more.

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Triumphant Return! Nov 21, 2023 8:14

10M ago8:14

8:14

In this episode Emily shares the latest Swiss Federal election results, reminds you to buy your highway vignette and tells you how, and gives an important wolf update.

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180. I Think This Is It 30:20

12M ago30:20

30:20

In Episode 180, Billy Donnelly decides that this is the end of the Getting Old Quickly podcast. After 3 ½ years of doing this show, he shares his reasoning for bringing things to a close and explains how and when he knew he was making the right decision. He offers his thanks to so many who helped make this podcast last as long as he did and talks a…

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179. The Male Loneliness Epidemic 29:02

12M ago29:02

29:02

In Episode 179, Billy Donnelly wants to talk about the male loneliness epidemic he's heard getting more attention lately. As a subject that's been discussed on Getting Old Quickly before, he aims to address some of the contributing factors that cause such difficulty in making and maintaining adult friendships -- but also why it can be a bit harder …

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178. Damn These Negative Thoughts 20:47

1y ago20:47

20:47

In Episode 178, Billy Donnelly shares that he's been plagued by negative thoughts as of late -- regardless of how much he works to fight against them on the regular. He speaks with reminders that these things are never fully gone and, even though we know how to combat them, sometimes it's easier said than done. However, he wants others to know just…

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177. The Exciting World of Bocce 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

In Episode 177, Billy Donnelly reveals that he has joined a bocce league. And, in doing so, he once again reiterates the need for us to find a way to get to yes and do the things that interest us. Much like he found with painting earlier in the year, he was able to talk himself into doing something that looked fun, instead of finding an excuse not …

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176. Just Keep Swimming 22:40

1y ago22:40

22:40

In Episode 176, Billy Donnelly reminds you (and himself) that we are not flawless individuals. We screw up, and we make mistakes. However, all we can do is take things one day at a time and continue trying to learn and be better from those failings. All we can do is just keep swimming.

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175. Vacation In The Mediterranean 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

In Episode 175, Billy Donnelly shares the details of his recent vacation to the Mediterranean, talking about what he liked and didn't like during his cruise voyage through parts of Greece, Italy, and Malta. He also provides an update on his health and how his anxieties held up during the trip. Additionally, he speaks a few words about the tragic lo…

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174. Jet Lag & Phlegm 7:51

1y ago7:51

7:51

In Episode 174, Billy Donnelly pops in with an explanation as to why there's not much of a show this week. As a result of whatever germs he picked up while on his Mediterranean cruise, he spells out why pushing through with details of his trip while struggling with his voice and having difficulty hearing isn't the best idea.…

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173. I'm Sailing Away 14:08

1y ago14:08

14:08

In Episode 173, Billy Donnelly is not here. Instead, he's traveling through parts of Europe on a cruise. But he still manages to share some of his excitement but also natural anxieties about the vacation while gone.

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172. Keep Creating That Distance 21:37

1y ago21:37

21:37

In Episode 172, Billy Donnelly offers up a reminder that we never eliminate our issues. While it's a wonderful idea to believe we slay our dragons, he shares his disbelief that such is ever truly the case -- because it's a constant battle to keep them at bay. As a result, he counters that it's more about continuing to create more and more distance …

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171. Let's All Go To The Movies 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

In Episode 171, Billy Donnelly has rediscovered his passion for going to the movies. And while that might not usually seem like a big deal, it signals that he's been able to move forward and let go of the hurt he still felt from his experience working at the Alamo Drafthouse (as shared in Episode 17: Forget The Alamo). He shares his pride in being …

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170. Lennnie 22:38

1y ago22:38

22:38

In Episode 170, Billy Donnelly introduces you to Lennnie. Who is Lennnie you might ask, if you don't already know? Lennnie is an animated blob that does its best to inject positivity and hope into your world as you navigate everything life throws at you. This week, he shares how he came across Lennnie as one of the good things social media has put …

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169. Social Media Is No Longer For Connection 30:51

1y ago30:51

30:51

In Episode 169, Billy Donnelly talks about how most people now view and use social media. After coming across this article by Kate Lindsay, something struck a chord, prompting this discussion about the various social media platforms now being employed for performance rather than connection.

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168. Well Prepared 22:54

1y ago22:54

22:54

In Episode 168, Billy Donnelly feels incredibly well prepared as his therapist goes on maternity leave. He discusses feeling no anxiety about her absence and actually feels really confident that he'll be able to handle anything that comes his way in the coming months with the tools that have been put in place over the years. He also shares a story …

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167. That Was A LOT Of Anxiety 24:49

1y ago24:49

24:49

In Episode 167, Billy Donnelly discusses some recent bouts he had with an overwhelming amount of anxiety. He talks about what they felt like, in addition to what he believes triggered them. And he also shares that no matter how much work we put into moving forward from certain events in our lives, they still have the capacity to show up and affect …

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166. A Much Needed Boost 31:25

1y ago31:25

31:25

In Episode 166, Billy Donnelly admits to feeling pretty good as of late. In addition to some new medication, which is likely contributing, he also talks about some of the tools he's been wielding in order to push back on his negative thoughts (as discussed in Episode 147: Challenge Them Negative Thoughts). He explains how learning the source and fu…

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165. The Song Is Ended But The Melody Lingers On 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

31:09

In Episode 165, Billy Donnelly mourns the loss of a member of the Drewpies family named Wendy. He shares his regret of never having had the pleasure to meet her and wishes she could have been able to attend one of the group's gatherings after having all been there during COVID for one another. He recalls some of her specific memorable quirks from t…

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164. A Holding Pattern 7:40

1+ y ago7:40

7:40

In Episode 164, Billy Donnelly finds himself in a holding pattern. After beginning a new program intended to boost his self-esteem, he intended to come to the show with some of the new things he had learned as he got started. However, he could not get as deep into it as he would have liked to bring a decent understanding of it to this week's show. …

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163. Constant Happiness Is An Illusion 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

In Episode 163, Billy Donnelly comes to terms with the fact that the idea of constantly being happy is impossible, and yet it is still an unattainable pursuit that human beings embark on constantly. He discusses the chemical reactions in our brains that result from moments of happiness and how they then become like a drug that we want more of. Howe…

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162. We Are Paramore 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

In Episode 162, Billy Donnelly shares his experience with taking his daughter to her first-ever concert: Paramore. He talks about the ability to tap into a small corner of his daughter's life as she becomes her own person by sharing such a memory with her and what it was like to take in a show once again -- but through the eyes of someone whose nev…

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161. The Class Of 1998 25-Year High School Reunion 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

In Episode 161, Billy Donnelly reveals that his high school recently held its 25-year reunion for his graduating class. In the process, he explains all the reasons why he didn't go to this one nor to any of the previous reunions held for the Class of 1998. He once again revisits his dislike for his high school experience, and even though he holds s…

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160. Work Sucks, I Know... 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

In Episode 160, Billy Donnelly talks about his miserable work situation and how feeling useless in his current role has been having an overall negative impact on his mental health over the last several weeks. He discusses our innate need to feel productive and contribute meaningfully to society, and how when it feels like that has been taken away f…

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159. Travel Anxiety 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

In Episode 159, Billy Donnelly talks about the escalating levels of travel anxiety he's found he experiences now -- particularly after his most recent trip to Detroit and Chicago. While he felt a certain degree of nervousness in traveling before, since the diagnosis of his GI condition, he's found that being in situations where he lacks control ove…

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158. Getting The Band Back Together 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

30:56

In Episode 158, Billy Donnelly discusses his recent travels to Michigan and Chicago, this time for yet another Drewpies reunion with his internet friends from the pandemic. And while the last time didn't go so well for him, he talks about the enjoyment he was able to take from this trip. In addition, he recaps how this whole unique situation even c…

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157. The Painter 25:21

1+ y ago25:21

25:21

In Episode 157, Billy Donnelly shares his latest hobby: painting (or spray paint art, to be more specific). He discusses where he first was exposed to it and how long he's been waiting to give it a try. And, after buying the supplies and putting himself on the hook to not back out, he dove headfirst into giving it a shot -- finding that it's both r…

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156. Year Three Reflections 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

16:45

In Episode 156, Billy Donnelly celebrates the three-year anniversary of Getting Old Quickly by having no idea what to say that he hasn't already said about the show's beginnings and progress. He actually goes back and looks at last year's anniversary show to find out that he mostly said all the things he'd want to say then -- which might be why he …

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155. When You're The Trigger... 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

29:03

In Episode 155, Billy Donnelly had to confront the fact that sometimes you are the source of someone else's triggers. For all the talk about handling one's own triggers on the podcast, he's never had to encounter the idea that you might be responsible for the negative feelings of others born from past events. This week, he dives into that situation…

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154. FOMO 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

27:20

In Episode 154, Billy Donnelly experiences a rare occurrence of FOMO. Having experienced WrestleMania weekend several times in years past, he started to feel a little bummed this year seeing all the people in Los Angeles for this year's annual event -- and wanted to talk about how he's coping with those feelings on this week's show.…

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153. There You Are, Imposter Syndrome 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

39:33

In Episode 153, Billy Donnelly discusses imposter syndrome, primarily because he finally found his own. After years of believing that he sometimes almost belonged too much, a couple of recent instances -- centered around going to concerts -- had him feeling like maybe he didn't belong in those situations. It prompted some reflection about past case…

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152. The Influencer's Gonna Get You 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

In Episode 152, Billy Donnelly tells the story of an internet influencer who negatively affected his mood recently. He shares all his feelings about a vague individual who claimed to spend "5 figures" on tickets to see Taylor Swift on the opening night of her new Eras Tour. And while he is quick to explain that people can do whatever they want with…

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151. WTF, Child?! 42:30

1+ y ago42:30

42:30

In Episode 151, Billy Donnelly discusses parenting and how it's no picnic. He talks about the difficulty and mess of parenthood that not many people want to discuss because they think it's some poor reflection of them. However, he stresses the need to talk about the mess, because nobody's perfect at raising children, and it can often be a frustrati…

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150. Nobody Knows What The Hell They're Doing 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

32:56

In Episode 150, Billy Donnelly shares his gratitude for hitting such a milestone episode, given that he never thought this podcast would reach this point when it first started. But then he moves on to embracing the idea that no one has any clue what they're doing. He discusses the front that people put up to display that everything is good on their…

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